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Lumberton senior Brandon Young with a 2 run homer at Vidor tonight.

Really?? So we're comparing student athletes to inmates now?? Asylum I'm not arguing with too much. Would love to see the rule brought down on this matter. The coach informed these boys that he didn't want baseball players playing in the volleyball match. Is that a school rule or the personal wishes of a school official? Is that an order? Is he the leader that sends these boys into combat? Are these students not allowed to think on their own even in a planned school event for a good cause? Do we have to wait until these boys graduate for them to have an opinion or make a simple choice? Your child may blindly follow any order or directive from a school official whether right or wrong. Do you tell your child to follow any suggestion even if it's wrong? God help this country. My child can think for himself and for that I can take comfort in his ability to handle the next step in his life.

Awesome post spoonbill! You get it. I've seen from these young men the leadership they've been craving for several years now. Most of these boys have matured into young men over the last several days. Very proud of them. Lumberton baseball has young leaders trying hard but getting knocked down at every turn.

Again, you don't know what has transpired over the course of weeks, months, and even longer. This isn't a one time thing. You kick a dog enough times, well you know the rest. My son has had enough rule by intimidation. Punishment deserved? Yes. Punish the whole team? No. The weren't drinking in the parking lot or broke a school regulation, or MIP and brushes with the law. It's a fun volleyball game that they committed to way before that day. The whole school was there to watch. So in my opinion he did meet his obligations and his team was there to support him. Nice try....

Well the trolls are about I see. You have no idea what goes on in the "superstars" home. I noticed that this is the second night for the troll to show themselves on the Lumberton matter. I just so happen to be a parent of one of the so called "superstars". My superstar has shown us that he won't be pushed around and intimidated by the very people we've entrusted to his care at LISD. You want to talk about class? He's shown us that standing up for himself and his teammates is far more important than bowing down and cowering at the very thought of paying a price for attending planned school sponsored Project Graduation volleyball event. He's shown his teammates that if you make a commitment that you feel worthy, then stay the course. I've heard that they didn't want an injury and it would hurt the team. Well, all fine except he wasn't injured in this very intense and straining volleyball game but was made to sit the bench which ironically hurt the team. You see, their's always another side to the story. But I'm sure you'll continue your posts about how enlightened you feel about this situation. Just know my son made a decision and judgement call. Like it or not we're proud of him. As he gathered his teammates out on the field today to pick them up and get their opinions on today's game I felt that was one of the classiest things I've seen all year. L-town is classy and hasn't stopped being classy.

Proud of you Payton from the Young's. Been watching you play since 10 year old GTB/Hitters Inc. Fine young man and know you'll do well there.

Not correct. Lumberton split with GCM last season. Lost 6-5 at GCM and won 4-1 at home. Both teams 11-3 in district play and Lumberton lost coin flip for 2nd and 3rd seed.

Congrats again Bergie from the Young's. We've enjoyed watching you play since ya'll we're like 10 years old. This next level is due to hard work and dedication.

This is Brandon's dad and I also want to congratulate him on the commitment. I didn't get to see him perform in Jupiter, Florida two weeks ago but apparently he brought his "A" game and had a great outing on the bump. He's had quite a few offers but personally knows several players that attended Howard and they all loved the staff and the baseball program. It is one of the top ranked jUCO's in the country and a easy choice for him. Thanks for all the support SETX.

I concur, Glad11, with your statement about Mike Stewart. The boys will benefit from having him as part of your staff. My son played High School varsity under him 2 years ago.

  Good post and very well said Bone. You have a definitive grasp of how these teams expose their players. It doesn't matter if it's called showcase, prospect, or select baseball. The focus is getting individuals noticed in a team setting. You'll see the more knowledgeable coaches at this level set up their teams defense and offense in ways to best compliment that one or two players that have scouts there to watch them at game time. I never see two games played with the same approach. The key is to stay in as many games as possible so all of your players, especially PO's, get time in the spotlight.   

The 15u Texas Sundevils also played this past weekend in the PG Super25 15u South Super Regional in San Marcos, Texas. This extremely talented group of young men brought home the Championship with a record of 6-0, giving up just 16 runs and scoring 39. The Championship was played last night at Texas State University in San Marcos. The Sundevils beat Team Wicked 10-0 in the final, earning them a berth to the PG Super25 National Championship in Ft Myers, Florida at the end of July  Congratulations to coach Matt Thompson and all the Sundevils players on this big win.       

Congratualtions to the Texas Sundevils (14U Major) Governors Games Champions!!! This past weekend the Sundevils went 6-0 and defeated the Louisiana Prospects 4-0 in the "SHIP. Outstanding performances by these young men and a BIG shout out to Coaches Matt Thompson and Glenn Cecchini on a job well done. This is the Sundevils 2nd Super NIT Championship this year.

We are still talking about young arms here right Crash? In keeping with the kids health in mind, offspeed pitches that put stress on the arm (curves and sliders) are discouraged at the young ages. I know their are varied opinions on what age and what pitches to teach them while they are learning to pitch. Physical and mental maturity play a key role in this process. Throwing a curve or slider is unmistakably harder on a young arm than a fastball. So, any viable alternative that gives them a good offspeed pitch should be encouraged until they are ready. Not everyone has heard of a knuckle curve, including Crash. Google it, it's a great pitch. That's why I put it on this thread so people could see for themselves that their are other ways of throwing a curve ball without the stress on these young arms.   

For developing arms in younger pitchers all you really need is one good off speed pitch to be effective. A true slider is also hard on the arm, much like a curve. A circle change-up or a knuckle curve is easier on the arm because it's released with the same arm action as a fast ball. This saves wear on the elbow and shoulder area. A pitch that has a change of speed and a different look is all a kid needs to keep batters on their heels at a young age.